And Then I Blinked...

I wish I hadn't, but my eyes grew weary,
worn from searching yours
in hopes of finding the human I knew once before.
The instant I blinked was an instant too long,
for when I lifted my eyes to meet yours, you were gone.
Dumbfounded I was, and heartbroken to the bone,
and then I blinked once more
just to send the tears home.
Then alas! There you stood
arms crossed, gaze pierced,
and I stood just as so; mouth still, eyes fierce.
Still weary and worn, but soul very rested,
I blinked purposely this time and dared to be tested...